RadioSTAT Technical Specifications

RadioSTAT Product Specifications
IP and USB Versions

Compliance

Requires FCC license granted to local government or health agency (FCC Rules Part 90.242) or by NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) for federal government agency, or by US Military.

Standard Components

Transmitter (TR.6000 HQ 5.0)

FCC certified for Travelers' Information (TIS) radio applications (Certification B7MTR-6000TIS-WB).
Manufactured in the USA. 0-10 watt operation, Class D, duel output devices.
Approved for military and federal agencies use on 510-530 kHz, 1610-1710 kHz - Certification J/F 12/07677.
Synthesized frequency selection.
Frequency stability +/-20 Hz. Frequency range: 530 to 1710 kHz AM.
5000 Hz audio bandwidth with limiting.
Power and audio control relays.
Internal monitor speaker with volume control.
24V DC; power consumption 36 watts.
19” rack mount, 1 RU.

12-Channel Line Mixer with Priority (DN.1201)

6 combination inputs with mic and line selector switches.6 mono RCA Inputs.
Mic monitor ¼” output.
Balanced XLR line outputs.
Mono ¼” line output.
AC or 24V DC power inputs.
Channel 1 priority control.
Master and Individual level controls.
1U rack mountable.

Wattmeter (SX.200)

See TechTalk article "Troubleshooting with a Wattmeter."

Analog.
Design: passive, inline.
Insertion loss: 0.15 dB maximum.
Switch between forward and reflected power measurements.
Metering: 5, 20 and 200 watt scales.
Peak envelope power and average power displays.
UHF/SO239 connectors for antenna and transmitter coax.
50-ohm impedance.

Portable Electronics Case

Construction: linear low density polyethylene.
Stackable design.
Interior rack rails: 19”; front and rear; rail screws10-32 thread.
Capacity: 6 RU height.
Seals: gasket-sealed, waterproof front and rear lids.
Latches: eecessed; mil-spec, twist type.
Carry handles: flush mount.
Portability: retractable pull handle; integrated back lid wheels.
Support: non-slip rubber feet.
Color: black.
Electronics: preinstalled, wired.
Weather ports: (2 - RF and AC power receptacle).
Weight with electronics: 48 lbs; 40 lbs with lids removed; exterior depth 26.50"; exterior width 22.50"; exterior height 15.00".

AM Radio Antenna (AN2X)

See TechTalk article "Radio Antenna Siting."

Frequency range: 530-1710 kHz.
Center-loaded, vertical, whip.
Vertically polarized.
Omni directional (0-360).
Anodized aluminum finish.
Adjustable tip for precise tuning.
Power: up 100 Watts Carrier (1700 kHz) with 100% modulation. Less at lower frequencies and for modulation types that exceed 100% positive.
Radiation efficiency: 24 mV/m/km; Ref 1KW: (530 kHz) to 110 mV/m/km (1700 kHz). 30' tip height above ground on a 20’ metal support pole or tower with 32-element groundplane.
Bandwidth (3:1 SWR): 530 kHz: 5 kHz; 1710 kHz: 10.4 kHz.
Temperature endurance: -40°C. to 85°C.
Wind endurance: 80 miles per hour with ¼” of ice.
Overall assembled length: varies with frequency, i.e., 297” for 530 kHz, 129” for 1700 kHz.
Split-type mounts with stainless-steel hardware kit; masts, stands; lightning arrestors; enclosures.
RF exposure separation: 1-meter minimum recommended.

FlexPlane Preassembled Groundplane (PPFL.10)

See TechTalk article "Underground Power: Why Antenna Grounding Is Important, How It Works and Is Installed."

Preassembled, one-piece construction.
32 elements.
10' & 25' radi.
High flexibility stranded wire radials (16 AWG; 195-30 AWG strands per radial wire).
Connection wire: 5' length (4 AWG high flexibility stranded wire).

Portable Antenna Stand with Insulator Mounts

Antenna stand: folding, quick-erect, aluminum; 26 pounds, 65 by 11 by 9 inches.
Antenna mounts and hardware.
4 sandbags (empty) for weighting the antenna stand.
Integrated RF lightning arrestor: Capacity: 50,000-amps surge.
Clamping speed: fewer than 2.5 nS.2 UHF. connectors.
Aluminum flange ground connection.

Network Audio Management System - See "Compare Audio Control Methods."

USB Version: MGR.021 **

Playback: MPEG (.mp3).
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz.
Bit/Sample Rate: up to 128Kbps/48KHz.
Loading Type: USB flash drive.
Memory Type: flash.
Indicators: LED Status.
Controls: Speaker on/off; Output volume.
Memory Capacity: 34.7 hours @ 128 kbps.
Message Capacity: up to 1024. Message Playback: continuous
Power: AC Power Adapter to12VDC @ 500mA.
Audio Output: 8Ω or 600Ω RCA.
Size (H x W x D): 6.00" x 6.00" x 1.50"

IP Version: TMS.020 **

Browser-based (LAN/WAN) or local control program control.
Local message selection via front panel control.
File format: MP3, WAV, FLAAC, OGG. (64-128 kbps recommended).
network (RJ-45 Port).
Memory format: nonvolatile.
Currently playing message displayed on front panel LCD.
Message loading via network upload or removable SD card.
Memory storage size 32GB minimum.
Message lengths: variable.
Message playlists may be created and stored.
Message order: continuous sequential message play-out based on user-determined order.
Messages and playlists may also be triggered by HTML CGI commands.
Audio inputs and outputs: 600 ohms; RCA jacks; unbalanced.
Power: 120VAC/12VDC (2 watts); 150 ma @ 12VDC. 19” rack mount format; 1 RU.
Dimensions: 19” W X 1.75” H X 10” D.

Associated Materials

Illustrated instruction manual.
All wiring, connectors, mounts and hardware.
Test equipment: the above-listed wattmeter and a dummy load for antenna tuning and system diagnosis.
Carrying bag containing two 50' coax cables, portable groundplane, set-up tools and extension cord.

Commonly Supplied Options

(**) Hybrid digital audio management system includes both MGR.021 and TMS.020 Digital Audio Management Systems, described above.

Signal Measurement Receiver - See "How SMR Works."

AM Receive Band: 520-1710 kHz; 10 kHz per channel.
Signal Intensity Display: 2-digit 15-99 (dbu).
Tuning: Digital 10 khz LCD readout, lighted; auto/manual tuning; auto tuning storage.
Power: 3- AA batteries (included), 6 VDC input jack.
Audio Output: speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Dimensions: 5.3” X 3.4” X 1.0”.
Weight: 7.1 oz.
Instructions: manufacturer; ISS guidance sheets for the use of SMR Receiver for AM noise and signal monitoring.

Headphones and Microphone for Recording or Live Broadcasting

Microphone: